Tree branches fall in Teramo and Ferrara, prompting safety inspections

In the night in Teramo's Gammarana district, a ten‑metre branch fell onto a pedestrian‑cycle path on Via Tripoti. No injuries were reported because the collapse occurred after dark. Local police and fire units secured the area, and authorities will inspect the pine, which is weakened by pests such as the processionary moth, with a possible root‑cut to prevent future incidents.

In the afternoon in Ferrara, a large branch dropped in the park between Viale Orlando Furioso and Via Fulvio Testi while three small children were playing nearby. The children escaped with only minor scratches after being pulled away by their mothers. Firefighters and municipal police fenced off the site and forwarded the case to city officials for a review of tree health throughout the park. Both events highlight growing concerns about aged or pest‑infested trees in public spaces and have spurred local safety checks.